The Hong Kong Cruise Academy (HKCA), a member of Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA), and Hong Kong Cruise Services Academy (HKCSA) are joining forces to launch the first-ever diploma programme in cruise service and hospitality management.
Launching in September, the one-year programme covers cruise and hospitality knowledge, cruise operations, overview of tourism industry, customer services, foreign languages, Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate, as well as other vocational skills and management knowledge.
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Hong Kong
This is the first diploma programme in Hong Kong that includes the STCW Certificate. Graduates of this programme who have completed an internship and passed the examination can get a STCW Certificate, the minimum legal requirement for working in the hotel department on international cruise lines.
As well, the course will provide students with internship opportunities in ground services in cruise terminal and commercial yacht management services. Internship opportunities in international cruise lines will also be arranged to allow students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
The entry requirement for the programme is five HKDSE subjects at Level 2; or five passes in HKCEE; or other equivalent qualifications. The programme will be held at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.
Enrolment for the programme is now open. For details, please visit www.hkcsa.edu.hk or call (852) 2728 0638.
